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- Fri Mar 13, 2026 8:40 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: "Rendered No Longer Alive" - ROTC stucents are heroes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 85
Re: "Rendered No Longer Alive" - ROTC stucents are heroes
The Governor of Virginia has asked for the ROTC students to be prosecuted. Seems rather crooked to me.
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:32 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: John Thune versus Mojtaba Khamenei
- Replies: 3
- Views: 326
Re: John Thune versus Mojtaba Khamenei
I heard that he had already been seriously injured. Did I hear wrong?
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Watching out for Sleeper Cell nonsense
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
Re: Watching out for Sleeper Cell nonsense
A little preparation goes a long way.
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1685
Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
It probably was available, and in use. I am a 65 model year, so there was a lot going on which I hadn't got into yet.
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I've Never Seen One Of These Before
- Replies: 8
- Views: 569
Re: I've Never Seen One Of These Before
Did some singer from Nieu Joisy have one? Shot with a heart, and you're to blame!
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1242
Re: USPS follies, YET AGAIN!
Do not underestimate the ability of that magnet run sorter in Dallas to make a mess of things.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2026 6:35 pm Good luck!
I have a new rear sight for my Blackhawk on the way from Fermin Garza in Corpus Christi. I hope to gosh Dallas doesn't forward this one to Massachusetts, too.![]()
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1685
Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
I didn't remember it being around that long.
- Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1685
Re: Totally Off Topic - The Times They Are A-Changin'
Studebaker Golden Hawk with water injection was fast for the time. Amc Gremlin was just ugly. Ford Torino Talladega was fast on the big oval Nascar tracks. The Torino had a drag pack that used a 428 Super Cobra Jet and 4.11 gears that was a special order. It put up low 13s in the ¼ mile and could do...
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Broke my stock!
- Replies: 102
- Views: 17673
Re: Broke my stock!
Good luck.
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Impala with a .22 Hornet
- Replies: 10
- Views: 873
Re: Impala with a .22 Hornet
I have been stung by a hornet once. That hurt. Not sure it would do much to a car.
- Sun Mar 08, 2026 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stay strapped boys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2847
Re: Stay strapped boys.
For eyewash, get a bottle of saline for contacts. Cheap. In a plastic bottle. Sterile. Available almost anywhere. Also, order iodine ointment at your local independent pharmacy, or off of Amazon. If you have encountered it, Hydrodera blue pads are awesome for wounds. Rolled gauze is useful. Also, at...
- Sat Mar 07, 2026 3:30 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Not sure I care for THIS Trump Pick....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1096
Re: Not sure I care for THIS Trump Pick....
I think this might need to be shared more.
- Sat Mar 07, 2026 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3635
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Once a day of that gives about 8 to 10 hours of no coverage. The bacteria can grow quite a lot in that time. No wonder you are still fighting it.
- Sat Mar 07, 2026 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2454
Re: Shoulder Holsters for Carry?
A retired Sheriff's Deputy I used to go to church with carried a 1911 in a shoulder holster under a one size larger than needed cowboy style shirt with snaps instead of buttons. He could have the 1911 out before you realized he was not reaching for the skoal can in his pocket. He didn't actually dip...
- Sat Mar 07, 2026 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3635
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Which antibiotics? How are you taking them? Yes, those are important questions. I trust few Physicians to know medications. Andrew, AJMD429, is one who knows his job quite well. Others might not be so well read. Not an antibiotic, but I stopped and refused to fill a prescription yesterday for Humalo...
- Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On this day in 1836
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1345
Re: On this day in 1836
I have been there. You feel the history.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3635
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Because of the freebore in the cylinder, if you ever do chrono them, you will be surprised.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stay strapped boys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2847
Re: Stay strapped boys.
Austin is a total Communist area.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glad to have the forum back!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2695
Re: Glad to have the forum back!
Couldn't get on for about 2 days. Seems good now.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:30 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: scotus ruling in md.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 626
Re: scotus ruling in md.
Sounds as if the website is putting a spin on it. Probable cause is still in play. If the homeowner is awake and alert, can converse with the officers, and they cannot show more, then it seems that the 4th Amendment is still in play. The homeowner in this case was hiding in a closet. Did not convers...
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Being Deaf Activities
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3635
Re: Being Deaf Activities
Have you ever chronographed those CASS rounds? Due to the amount of freebore, they probably get more velocity than seems possible. Doesn't take much freebore to bump the velocity by 1 or 2 hundred fps.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:01 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: THIS is one big reason why Democrats win...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 583
Re: THIS is one big reason why Democrats win...
Nawth Kyeer-line-uh just put the Democrat-ick in office.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 7:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: At a funeral ...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 974
Re: At a funeral ...
Okayyyyy
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carry guns and size
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6481
Re: Carry guns and size
5'10" and my job has made me fat. I carry a Kel Tec when in T shirt and jeans. Taurus when in work attire. Work is 72 degrees year round, and I can conceal more than in Texas weather for all but the 3 weeks of winter.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Israeli carry
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1765
Re: Israeli carry
Even though any safety might malfunction, I have a Taurus which I carry most of the time. It has been reliable. My other Carry gun for when I need a smaller gon is a Kel Tec.
- Mon Mar 02, 2026 10:46 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Iranian people celebrating
- Replies: 0
- Views: 692
Iranian people celebrating
The people of Iran are celebrating a chance at freedom. It seems as if some in Texas are not happy. Austin, if you can call it Texas, had a mass murder apparently by one who was not pleased with the situation.
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 10:50 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: We finally have a President with courage.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 729
We finally have a President with courage.
This is the first time since Reagan that we have had a President who stood up to terrorists. The sleeper cells put in place by Biden and Bath house Barry need to be watched for, but we are no longer paying the Ayatollahs to leave us alone.
- Sun Mar 01, 2026 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stay strapped boys.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2847
Re: Stay strapped boys.
It appears that even in Texas, it is time for condition orange for a while. I go to a Cowboy Church. Which one is not important. There are members who concealed carry.
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A really promising loading
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1105
Re: A really promising loading
300 blackout seems to like that weight bullet.
- Wed Feb 25, 2026 8:59 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1299
Re: Watching run up to State of the Union.
It was a good one.
- Tue Feb 24, 2026 8:31 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Watching run up to State of the Union.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1299
Watching run up to State of the Union.
The news is campaigning against the President. They are not being impartial at all.
- Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mexico is on fire
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2598
Re: Mexico is on fire
I have no need to visit Mexico, I do not do drugs, and my favorite adult beverages come from Ireland and Italy.
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:26 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Supreme court
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4529
Re: Supreme court
The fact that doubling her IQ would not result in triple digits, and she is on the SCOTUS is frightening.Ysabel Kid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:02 pm I don't think one can function with a single-digit IQ, but she appears to be with a middle double-digit one...
- Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2955
Re: Colt 1861 Navy -- At the right place, at the right time
Nice looking pistol. Now you need to post a range report.
- Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ANyone ever try this with a Glock (thumb behind slide)...?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1494
Re: ANyone ever try this with a Glock (thumb behind slide)...?
I have hitchikers thumb. My thumb would bend back 90° and nothing more would happen.
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2167
Re: Good video on the Marlin .45-70
I took a Guide Gun to Africa with Grizzly Cartridge Company 405 grain loads. I have no complaints.
- Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
- Replies: 64
- Views: 20791
Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
Now that I replaced the factory barrel, my full size .40 S&W can shoot reloads. Accuracy has gone from a 6 inch circle at 25 yards with the factory polygonal junk to a 2 ½ inch circle at 25 yards with traditional rifling. With handloads, it is even a bit better. I find that I can trust that Aust...
- Thu Feb 19, 2026 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2972
Re: Forgotten Weapons - .75 Caliber Revolver
Showdown at Yellow Butte. Set in New Mexico. One character, Dai Reid was a gunsmith and was a Cousin Jack. He made his own .75 Caliber 4 shot handgun. The hero, Kedrick, used a Walch Navy .36 Cal 12 shooter. Originally published with the nom de plume of Jim Mayo.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:39 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2725
Re: Why won't anyone point this out?!?
The Media has covered for everything that goes against what is right.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:37 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: R.I. ice rink shooter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1702
Re: R.I. ice rink shooter
Seems to be more trans shooters than any other group, and they are a miniscule part of the total population. Can we ban them from owning or obtaining guns?
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:35 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Commienecticut releases pedophile
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2059
Re: Commienecticut releases pedophile
Crimes against children are not something we should look away from. In Texas he would have been held for ICE. I could have gone anywhere when I got my degree. I chose Texas.
- Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7194
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
To quote some of AJMD429's post; . So I grabbed 'Remmy' with my right hand, and in getting it into position, wound up hitting the guy in the upper lip and nose with the muzzle, even before the gun was in full position to fire. So, in other words, you "harelipped" the guy LOL. I do believe...
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2790
Re: Kitchen Cutting Boards - interesting
I made one in shop class in 8th grade. Red oak. It never warped.
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:26 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Follow the Money - 'even when it is the environment'
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4858
Re: Follow the Money - 'even when it is the environment'
Following the money often leads to the truth of who is actually stating the narrative. That is not what the deep pockets want.
- Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIDIN' MEMORIES
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6762
Re: RIDIN' MEMORIES
Sounds like some great memories, Jim.
- Sat Feb 14, 2026 4:01 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The CIA really does run it all, and has for at least 60 years...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1806
Re: The CIA really does run it all, and has for at least 60 years...
Criminal Insurrectionists Always
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10653
Re: 2006 Winchester SRC .30-06 Springfield
Charles S had a nice 405 Win model 95.
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: We had two cartons of Armscor .22 Long Rifle Ammo ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3227
Re: We had two cartons of Armscor .22 Long Rifle Ammo ...
Remington Golden Bullet 22lr has been what I noticed giving more failure to fire than any other.
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
- Replies: 64
- Views: 20791
Re: Loading The Single Action Sixgun
I have never owned a Colt SAA, or any other by Colt. I started on H&R revolvers and Ruger 22lr semiautos. With no experience of Colt outside of M16, M16A1, and M16A2, all I am doing is reading and maybe learning. I Know a bit about Ruger revolvers. Not the same as Colt. Seems that most of the yo...
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7194
Re: ‘Undercover’ guns…LOL
I am more comfortable in public knowing that there are good people around who can stop the bad men when it is necessary. The people who know how to use their firearm due to plenty of practice, and a mindset of preferring to live a quiet life are the the ones who are safest. They seem to be the ones ...